Who Made You Judge?

ABC, FOX

"Dancing With the Stars": Carrie Ann Inaba was a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and has choreographed for several TV shows including "American Idol" and the "Miss America Pageant." Len Goodman was a professional ballroom dancer in his 20s and won the British Championships at Blackpool, retiring shortly thereafter to start a popular dance school. Bruno Tonioli was a successful freelance dancer in both Europe and the U.S. and has choreographed videos and stage shows for artists like Tina Turner, Sting, Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Freddie Mercury. He has choreographed for several motion pictures, television shows and stage productions as well. Goodman and Tonioli are also judges on the BBC television series "Strictly Come Dancing," the British version of "DWTS." "So You Think You Can Dance": Nigel Lythgoe was a professional dancer who performed with greats like Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly early in his career. He choreographed for Ben Vereen, Shirley Bassey and went on to produce and direct television series such as "Pop Idol" and "American Idol." He is the creator of "So You Think You Can Dance." Mary Murphy has a degree in modern dance, was an international ballroom dance champion and is an accredited dance judge who belongs to the National Dance Council of America. She is also a member of the International Dance Teachers Association and runs a successful ballroom dance academy. She has trained countless junior and adult champions and acted as a dance double for Julia Roberts in the movie "Something to Talk About" and appeared in the film "Dance With Me," starring Vanessa L. Williams. During Seasons 1 and 2 of "SYTYCD," she choreographed several contestant performances. Adam Shankman was a professional dancer who appeared in memorable videos such as Janet Jackson's "Escapade" and Paula Abdul's "MC Skat Kat." He attended The Juilliard School and has choreographed and/or directed several major motion pictures including "A Walk to Remember," "The Wedding Planner," "Bringing Down The House" and "Hairspray." He executive produced the Oscars this year. Mia Michaels is an Emmy-winning choreographer whose credits include a Cirque du Soleil world tour. She has worked with recording artists such as Celine Dion, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Prince. Winner: Well, what do you think? Given the producing credits, the official judging credentials, the directing resumes and the Emmys, we're going to give this one to "So You Think You Can Dance." -- Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it

"Dancing With the Stars": Carrie Ann Inaba was a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and has choreographed for several TV shows including "American Idol" and the "Miss America Pageant." Len Goodman was a professional ballroom dancer in his 20s and won the British Championships at Blackpool, retiring shortly thereafter to start a popular dance school. Bruno Tonioli was a successful freelance dancer in both Europe and the U.S. and has choreographed videos and stage shows for artists like Tina Turner, Sting, Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Freddie Mercury. He has choreographed for several motion pictures, television shows and stage productions as well. Goodman and Tonioli are also judges on the BBC television series "Strictly Come Dancing," the British version of "DWTS." "So You Think You Can Dance": Nigel Lythgoe was a professional dancer who performed with greats like Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly early in his career. He choreographed for Ben Vereen, Shirley Bassey and went on to produce and direct television series such as "Pop Idol" and "American Idol." He is the creator of "So You Think You Can Dance." Mary Murphy has a degree in modern dance, was an international ballroom dance champion and is an accredited dance judge who belongs to the National Dance Council of America. She is also a member of the International Dance Teachers Association and runs a successful ballroom dance academy. She has trained countless junior and adult champions and acted as a dance double for Julia Roberts in the movie "Something to Talk About" and appeared in the film "Dance With Me," starring Vanessa L. Williams. During Seasons 1 and 2 of "SYTYCD," she choreographed several contestant performances. Adam Shankman was a professional dancer who appeared in memorable videos such as Janet Jackson's "Escapade" and Paula Abdul's "MC Skat Kat." He attended The Juilliard School and has choreographed and/or directed several major motion pictures including "A Walk to Remember," "The Wedding Planner," "Bringing Down The House" and "Hairspray." He executive produced the Oscars this year. Mia Michaels is an Emmy-winning choreographer whose credits include a Cirque du Soleil world tour. She has worked with recording artists such as Celine Dion, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Prince. Winner: Well, what do you think? Given the producing credits, the official judging credentials, the directing resumes and the Emmys, we're going to give this one to "So You Think You Can Dance." -- Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it (ABC, FOX)

"Dancing With the Stars": Carrie Ann Inaba was a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and has choreographed for several TV shows including "American Idol" and the "Miss America Pageant." Len Goodman was a professional ballroom dancer in his 20s and won the British Championships at Blackpool, retiring shortly thereafter to start a popular dance school. Bruno Tonioli was a successful freelance dancer in both Europe and the U.S. and has choreographed videos and stage shows for artists like Tina Turner, Sting, Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Freddie Mercury. He has choreographed for several motion pictures, television shows and stage productions as well. Goodman and Tonioli are also judges on the BBC television series "Strictly Come Dancing," the British version of "DWTS." "So You Think You Can Dance": Nigel Lythgoe was a professional dancer who performed with greats like Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly early in his career. He choreographed for Ben Vereen, Shirley Bassey and went on to produce and direct television series such as "Pop Idol" and "American Idol." He is the creator of "So You Think You Can Dance." Mary Murphy has a degree in modern dance, was an international ballroom dance champion and is an accredited dance judge who belongs to the National Dance Council of America. She is also a member of the International Dance Teachers Association and runs a successful ballroom dance academy. She has trained countless junior and adult champions and acted as a dance double for Julia Roberts in the movie "Something to Talk About" and appeared in the film "Dance With Me," starring Vanessa L. Williams. During Seasons 1 and 2 of "SYTYCD," she choreographed several contestant performances. Adam Shankman was a professional dancer who appeared in memorable videos such as Janet Jackson's "Escapade" and Paula Abdul's "MC Skat Kat." He attended The Juilliard School and has choreographed and/or directed several major motion pictures including "A Walk to Remember," "The Wedding Planner," "Bringing Down The House" and "Hairspray." He executive produced the Oscars this year. Mia Michaels is an Emmy-winning choreographer whose credits include a Cirque du Soleil world tour. She has worked with recording artists such as Celine Dion, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Prince. Winner: Well, what do you think? Given the producing credits, the official judging credentials, the directing resumes and the Emmys, we're going to give this one to "So You Think You Can Dance." -- Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it